Bala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bala

With a population of 1,974, Bala is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bala to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bala

Bala in January
Estimated hotel price
£129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bala in January
Estimated hotel price
£129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bala

Plane

Although Bala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 42 miles from Bala. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bala departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 176 miles from Bala. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 70 miles and will cost you around £11. From Blackburn, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

Although Bala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 42 miles from Bala. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bala departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bala, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bala to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bala is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 176 miles from Bala. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bala, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bala takes 70 miles and will cost you around £11. From Blackburn, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Bala

Airlines serving Bala

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bala

Average rates range from around £127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £171 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bala

Most booked hotels in Bala

Palé Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£275+
White Lion Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£64+
Plas Coch Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£88+

Hiring a car in Bala

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71.